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Wedding Risotto

Creamy Wedding Risotto for a Cozy Dinner Night

This Creamy Wedding Risotto is a delightful blend of flavors, inspired by traditional Italian wedding soup, perfect for a cozy dinner night.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Can swap for ground turkey
  • 1 lb Italian Sausage Can be substituted with ground chicken or vegetarian sausage
  • 1 each Egg Flax egg can work as a vegan substitute
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for gluten-free option
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Consider Pecorino Romano for a sharper taste
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic preferred
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Risotto
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Can replace with butter for richness
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1 each Onion Diced
  • 1 each Carrot Diced
  • 1 each Celery Diced
  • 1 cup Arborio Rice Carnaroli rice is a great alternative
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Low-sodium or vegetable broth can be used
  • 2 cups Greens Any combination like escarole, kale, or spinach

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your broiler on high. Mix ground beef, Italian sausage, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until combined. Form into 1-inch meatballs and broil for 5-6 minutes.
  2. Set your Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode. Heat olive oil and butter. Add diced onion, carrot, and celery, sauté for 3-4 minutes until vegetables soften.
  3. Add Arborio rice to the pot, stir for another minute. Cancel sauté mode, pour in chicken broth, stir, seal the pot, set to ‘Pressure Cook’, and cook for 6 minutes.
  4. Once done, let the Instant Pot sit for 5 minutes to naturally release pressure. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and chopped greens until they wilt.
  5. Serve portions in bowls topped with broiled meatballs and additional cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 32gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite greens or adjust the seasoning to your taste. Perfect for cozy dinners and creating memories around the table.

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